Full Report for Listed Buildings
Summary Description of a Listed Buildings
Reference Number
22546
Building Number
Grade
II
Status
Designated
Date of Designation
29/10/1999
Date of Amendment
29/10/1999
Name of Property
Limekiln in Oxwich Wood
Address
Location
Unitary Authority
Swansea
Community
Penrice
Town
Locality
Oxwich
Easting
249824
Northing
186423
Street Side
Location
To the south side of the road from Oxwich Bay to Ganderstreet.
Description
Broad Class
Industrial
Period
History
C19 limekiln. It appears on the 1887-8 map as active, but is known to have been disused by the mid C20.
Exterior
A very small limekiln in axe-dressed local conglomerate rubble masonry, in fairly complete condition. One working opening only, with roughly corbelled sides and rear. The kiln is about 3m in height, plus a semi-drum at the top slightly recessed from the face, with brick coping.
Interior
The interior is about 2.5m diameter reducing to about 1.5m near the base. Vitrified firebrick lining.
Reason for designation
A very well preserved small limekiln, representing an important local trade.
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